This year marks the 25th anniversary of the Center on Chinese Education (CoCE) at Teachers College, Columbia University. Over the past quarter century, CoCE has hosted numerous delegations, visiting scholars, and exchange students from leading Chinese universities. Through its effort in academic research, training, and exchange, CoCE has strengthened the historic ties between Teachers College and China. During the week of October 13 – 18, 2025, CoCE will celebrate this important milestone with partners, alumni, and supporters through a series of academic events at Teachers College, Columbia University, including keynote speeches, lectures, symposia, book talks, and panel discussions.
Friday, October 17, Russell Hall 306
Afternoon Session (2:00 – 5:00 PM):
Symposium: Inspiration across Generations: Hawai’i at the Crossroads of East and West, cohosted with the Center for Chinese Studies at the University of Hawai’i at Manoa.
Keynote speeches by Prof. Baoyan Cheng (University of Hawai’i) and Prof. Yunxiang Gao (Toronto Metropolitan University).
Panel discussions by Dr. Robert Young, Dr. Henan Cheng (Teachers College, Columbia University), and Prof. Amanda Kathleen Earl (Teachers College, Columbia University).
Moderator: Dr. Ni Zhang (University of Hawai’i).
